Singaporean here. 'Failing" Public Transport System? Sure the SMRT has issues, but it is still one of the best run train systems in the world. Second only to HK

Singaporean here. 'Failing" Public Transport System? Sure the SMRT has issues, but it is still one of the best run train systems in the world. Second only to HK MTR. Having used the BART, UK and NY Train services, the Singapore MRT system is far more cheaper and efficient. Not to mention cleaner, safer , etc. Yes, it is fashionable to criticize the PAP fatcats. But having lived in an assortment of first world and other Asian countries, Singapore is haven, albeit a "Gated Community" with a benevolent and paternalistic government. Given the chaos I seen in some of the late-stage-capitlisitic democracies, Singapore gives you safety and stability, at the expense of giving away some freedom and rights. Price that I'm willing to pay and I'm sure the majority of Singaporeans also do. And yes, I'm OK to fund and support the PAP "fatcats" as long as they deliver the goods. Their salary is peanuts compared to the waste, corruption and chaos that I see in the regional Asian countries due to corrupt kakistocracies in power. Case in point, up north from Singapore.